Cartouche met kwabornament, bovenaan een masker 1655

"Cartouche met kwabornament, bovenaan een masker" is a 1655 design for a decorative frame by Dutch artist Pieter Hendricksz. Schut. This intricate black and white engraving features a cartouche, a decorative element often used as a shield or banner. The top of the design features a swirling mask. The frame is made up of elaborate scrolls and an ornate pattern of waves and volutes. This piece is a fine example of the ornate details and decorative flourish characteristic of the Baroque style. The frame was likely intended to be used for a variety of purposes, from framing portraits to serving as a decorative element in architectural designs.